GHANA
DEVELOPING
COMMUNITIES
ASSOCIATION
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PARCS TVET
Project to help strengthen social cohesion in strategic cross-border areas
Implemented by the Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA) in partnership with Acting for Life (AFL), the PARCS TVET Project supports youth from cross-border areas in Northern Ghana to gain employable skills. The initiative promotes social cohesion and inclusive economic growth through vocational training and local job creation.
Background
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In Northern Ghana, youth unemployment remains high due to limited access to quality vocational education and decent work opportunities. This situation, coupled with tensions between crop and livestock farmers in cross-border areas, threatens social stability. The PARCS TVET Project responds to these challenges by offering certified, market-relevant training and fostering peaceful coexistence and collaboration between communities, local authorities, and private-sector actors.
Objectives
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​Provide certified and practical training in construction and agriculture to 240 young people (ages 18–35) from six northern districts.
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Promote youth employability, entrepreneurship, and economic independence through practical skills development.
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Strengthen cooperation between local authorities, training institutions, and private sector actors to improve the quality of TVET delivery.
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Contribute to peacebuilding and social stability through inclusive job creation and community engagement.
Activities
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Conducted stakeholder consultations with district assemblies, traditional leaders, women’s groups, and associations of persons with disabilities to guide youth selection.
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Training modules implemented (2023–2025):
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Construction: Electrical installation, plumbing, tiling, and plaster paneling (POP).
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Agriculture: Beekeeping, organic vegetable production, organic poultry production, and agro-processing (soybean, sesame, moringa oil, tomato, garden egg, and pepper processing).
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​Integrated life-skills sessions on communication, leadership, teamwork, emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, and marketing.
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Equipped training centers with modern tools and materials to improve practical learning.
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Held follow-up visits and focus group discussions to assess progress, challenges, and integration into the job market.​
Results
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120 youth from six northern districts trained and certified, with strong female participation and inclusion of vulnerable groups.
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Over 80 % of graduates engaged in income-generating activities or self-employment within six months of training completion.
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Enhanced collaboration among GDCA, AFL, and the Ghana TVET Service has strengthened the regional TVET ecosystem and alignment with national standards.
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Improved social inclusion, reduced vulnerability, and stronger community resilience in target districts.